Author: Cynthia DeGrathier

I'm a published author, a writer, an active reader, and a thinker. I was born November 11 as Cynthia Bumgardner into a family of proud African-Americans and Greeks, and raised in Hyattsville, Maryland for most of my life. I have been writing since I was 10 years old, and it has been my passion ever since. As an INFJ, I inspire both myself and others.

A world ruled by the twelve zodiacs–four elements within several countries. A raging, deadly war is beginning between the two most powerful fire nations the globe has ever seen, and there is nothing to stop the devastation. When an infant boy is discovered amongst the remains of his parents, it changes everything–and the only way to stop a raging inferno is with a well-needed rain.

There’s also a book already completed:

Zaina discovers that she is among the most powerful spirits the universe has ever seen. She learns this by a handsome country-boy named Reymond, who has that irresistible, crooked smile. However, there is evil in the midst, and something–or someone–is after her. She discovers years of lies, and centuries of deception. Will she be able to figure out what’s going on before it’s too late?

Join astophysicist Nail deGrasse Tyson on a journey through history, space, and time. Answering questions about what came to be, how it came to be, and what may come in the future, through stories of humankind’s quest to answer scientific questions with no easy answers. Enter the unknown realm as you explore galaxies right on your couch, witness historical scientific breakthroughs, and gaze at the beauty that is the universe.

I was awed from the first five seconds into this movie-like show. The images are mesmerizing, detailed animations of epic stars, planets, galaxies, and the like, and the soundtrack is so like Seth MacFarlane–orchestrial music will send shivers down your spine. If I could give this a 6 out of 5 stars, I would, because a 5 out of 5 wouldn’t be enough. This is truly a masterpiece.

I’m sure 2017 wasn’t the best for many of us. Perhaps for others it was the best year they’ve ever had, whether it was good financially, socially, or spiritually.

However your 2017 was, hopefully 2018 will be even better–and it will be better. Make sure your new-year resolutions aren’t too crazy. Baby-steps, baby-steps! Enjoy your time with family, friends, or alone (whether you’re glad to be alone or not), and have a fantastic new year!

Don’t forget to find DeGrathier on twitter, facebook, or by hitting that shiny button, as posts will be coming much more frequently. E-book chapters, anime, TV-show, movie and more reviews, real stories, advice, and so much more to come 🙂 !

Nothing in my life makes sense anymore. The things I thought I knew have been twisted, and the people I’ve known all my life seem to be turning against me. My own faith is being questioned, and now the danger I was warned about in the beginning is becoming a reality. I have to re-learn everything, and quickly. The only redemption in my sanity left is the little light growing inside me.

Partying, taking pictures together, making friends with total strangers, bright, attention-getting colors, skinny-dipping–these are just a few things that make introverts want to scratch their heads (I should know!). At least 70% of the human population is extroverted–and, it makes complete sense. It’s our innate desire to connect with people, whether they are family or neighbors, that made us sprout into the population we have today (7-freaking-BILLION people).

So, as an introvert, we should take part in this ever-lasting party, right?

This has always been my favorite art-piece, depicting the universal, eternal love of Mother Goddess and Father God. Source

The following article goes into secular (religious) subjects that are particularly sensitive in nature. Only read further if you have an open mind to new ideas, faiths, and practices. I will not tolerate discrimination, hate-speeches, nor generalizations.